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Solo BG Podcast
by Dereck Rodriguez
Solo, Cooperative, and Competitive Board Games Reviews, News, Gameplays, Rules, and Interviews.
Episodes
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It's a Tainted Legendary Reckoning
Send us Fan Mail #145 In this episode we tell you everything about 3 games: -20 strong Tainted Grail -DC Legendary deck-building game -Realm of Reckoning Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email…
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2026 Gen-Con Special
Send us Fan Mail #144 In this episode we tell you all about our experience on the 2026 Gen-Con!! Dereck also talks about the games that he got and some other fun facts that made this Gen-Con edition very different compared to previous editions. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social...
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Back with the ring, the crimes, and the fantasy book!
Send us Fan Mail #143 In this episode we talk about the 3 following games: Storyfold: Wildwoods Tiny epic crimes The hobbit there and back again. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email at...
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2025 Halloween Special Part 2!
Send us Fan Mail #142 Part 2 of our 2025 Halloween Special! The games: Spooktacular Scooby Doo, the board game by CMON The Walking dead by ButtonShy games Escape from Route 52 by solo game of the month Trick and treats by Trick or treat studios Support the show Remember to follow us on our social...
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2025 Halloween Special Part 1!
Send us Fan Mail #141 This is the first part of the two-part series of our 2025 Halloween Special. Erika and Dereck go deep into some true and scary facts about the games and the surrounding lore that they involve. 1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Slaughterhouse board game 2. Don't go in there. 3....
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New Orleans with whales and Samurai's
Send us Fan Mail #140 In this episode, we review 3 games that we picked up at GEN-CON 2025. 1 The Dark Quarter 2 Rumble Nation 3 Whale riders. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email at...
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GEN-CON 2025
Send us Fan Mail #139 Finally!!! One of the most listened to episodes of the year is here!!! It is time for us to share with you our chronicles of GEN-CON 2025!! Erika and Dereck tell you all about the best 4 days of gaming in America! And of course, we take you on an adventure through the games...
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PRE- GEN CON 2025
Send us Fan Mail #138 It's almost time for GEN CON 2025!! And of course, we need to bring you a list of our most anticipated games for this year, so enjoy!!!!! Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an...
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A caravan at the beach
Send us Fan Mail #137 In this episode, Erika and Dereck talk about 4 games, some of them made it to the Solo BG Podcast medal podium, while the others..... well..... You better listen! Games reviewed: Islebound Emerald Edition Dandelions Creature Caravan Castles by the sea. Support the show...
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Anti-Life equation and rolling dice. WILSON!!!!!
Send us Fan Mail #136 In this episode, we share some important board game news. Additionally, Derek shares his thoughts and experiences of losing money on crowdfunding campaigns. The games we talked about during this episode: Hellapagos Dceased a zombicide game Marvel dice throne missions with...
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Critters at the kitchen and Cats in the Space.
Send us Fan Mail #135 Erika is back in this episode! and we talked about 4 games that we have been playing lately: 1. Critters Kitchen deluxe 2. MLEM 3. Middle Ages 4. SETI Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify…
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We are back! Rocking in the dungeon at the Castle!
Send us Fan Mail #134 After a few months off the air, we are back and we are here to stay! for this episode, Dereck brings his most special and favorite guest ever! We talk about various gaming experiences, stores, conventions, etc. The 3 games we review in this episode are: -Castles of Burgundy...
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Halloween Special 2024!!
Send us Fan Mail #133 This is our yearly Halloween Special, and we discuss Halloween the board game in depth, including many details about the film and its director, John Carpenter. We also talk about Death by Daylight the board game and Horrified Monsters, The Cthulhu one!! Support the show...
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Sonic and the Metro Dungeons
Send us Fan Mail #131 In this episode we talk about a few games: *Metro Runner *Stonespine Architechts *Sonic Roll *Spy X Family *Patzcuaro. We hope you enjoy the episode and do not forget to leave your comments!! Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to...
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Gen-Con 2024 Special episode!!
Send us Fan Mail #131 In this episode we take you on a wild ride with our chronicles of Gen Con 2024! Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email at [email protected]
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Pre Gen Con 2024 while painting Gotham City
Send us Fan Mail #130 Gen Con 2024 is around the corner!!! We sort of kind of bring you a Pre Gen Con list of our most anticipated games, and then, during the episode we talk about four different games: LOTR Adventure book game, Batman Gotham City Chronicles, Harvest, and Moonrakers with the…
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Recharged and ready for more games!!
Send us Fan Mail #129 We are back and fully recharged after a few months away from the podcast. We have changed the format to bring you more games and reviews!! In this episode, we will tell you everything about 20 STRONG, THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE, SKY TEAM, and WORLD WONDERS with the MUNDO expansion....
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Rolling Solo is in the house! Conversations with Adam Smith.
Send us Fan Mail #128 In this episode we have our special guest and friend, Adam Smith from the Rolling Solo YouTube channel. We talked of course about solo board games, we went over different categories that are not commonly used when it comes to the top 5 lists. We also evaluated some games and...
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Top 5 of 2023 with Michael Kelley
Send us Fan Mail #127 The most anticipated episode of the year is here!! our top 5 games of 2023 with our friend and guest Michael Kelley from the very popular and famous YouTube channel, One Stop Co-Op Shop. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave…
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Halloween Special 2023!!
Send us Fan Mail #126 In this episode Dereck takes us through certain games that are great for this spooky season and to enjoy on Halloween! He talks about Resident Evil 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Scream, Unmatched Tales to amaze, and Spoilers about the new Halloween game!! Enjoy and feel free…
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A Pagoda in a beach, A hobbit in Egypt
Send us Fan Mail #125 In this episode we dive in and talk about 4 different games: Pyramido by SYAPSES GAMES Lord of The rings Adventure to Mount Doom by KOSMOS Four Gardens by ARCANE WONDERS The Perfect Wave by THE OP. Solo BG Podcast is part of The Dice Tower Network! Support the show Remember…
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Chronicles of Gen Con 2023 and Lorcana!
Send us Fan Mail #124 In this episode we go through our Gen Con 2023 adventure, Dereck tells us all about it, the games, the highlites, the events, and of course the elephant in the room: Lorcana. Solo BG Podcast is part of the Dice Tower Network. Support the show Remember to follow us on our...
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37 Anticipated games from GEN-CON 2023
Send us Fan Mail #123 In this episode Dereck talks about his most anticipated 37 games to play and buy at Gen-Con 2023. He also shares the reasons why the podcast took a 2 months break. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us...
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Exploring new formats
Send us Fan Mail #122 In this episode we bring to life the idea of a new format for the podcast, besides adding new sections, Dereck talks about 3 games instead of 1. He reviews Lost Ruins of Arnak, Rolling Realms, and Eleven. He also takes the time machine and goes back to episode 22 to review...
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A cinematic DUNE, Part II of the trilogy
Send us Fan Mail #121 We continue with the 3 games review to determine a champion between ENDLESS WINTER, DUNE IMPERIUM, and ARNAK. Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email at...
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Painting caverns while conquering glaciers..
Send us Fan Mail #120 In this episode we welcome 2023 with an acclaimed game: Endless Winter PaleoAmericans by Fantasia games with the painting caverns expansion! Dereck starts the 3 episode marathon where we will witness at the end of the third episode which game is the best: Endless Winter...
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Top 5 games of 2022
Send us Fan Mail #119 In this episode, Jonathan and Dereck discuss their top 5 games of 2022, these games could be published in any year. The main condition was that they had it be played for the first time in 2022. They also brought some honorable mentions and their year's disappointments. Solo…
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An extraterrestrial in the roman empire and some winds of pampero
Send us Fan Mail #118 In this episode we talk about the kickstarters that are on our radar. During the episode, we review PAMPERO, TINY EPIC DUNGEONS, CAESARS EMPIRE, AND E.T. The extraterrestrial by funko games. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg...
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The thing in the oceans from the space station.
Send us Fan Mail #117 In this episode Dereck talks about 2 different games and an upcoming Kickstarter, the solo mode from OCEANS the board game, The Thing, Planet unknown, and Intrepid. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg…
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An Oil Rig Dice Tower with Arcana and Mezo.
Send us Fan Mail #116 In this episode we talked about what Jonathan and Dereck have been playing, and a few of their gen con purchases. They review The Spill, Mezo with souls for Xibalba expansion, Arcana Rising, and Evergreen. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg...
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GEN CON 2022
Send us Fan Mail #115 We bring you some interviews that we recorded during the 2022 GEN CON!! We hope you enjoy this episode! The music that you listen to at the end of this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify. Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice tower network!...
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Pre Gen-Con 2022
Send us Fan Mail #114 All you need to know for this upcoming 2022 Gen Con, Jonathan, and Dereck shared their lists for their most anticipated games! Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAJBfgsKsU...
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113 Blue Space Cowboy on Mayan Ruins
Send us Fan Mail 113 In this episode Jonathan and Dereck talked about Tzolkin, The blue collection, and cowboy bebop the card game. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg The music that you listen to during this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new...
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Amusement Park from a Tiny Town, A Furnace from Hellboy
Send us Fan Mail #112 In this episode we talked about TINY TOWNS, HELLBOY, FURNACE, and TENPENNY PARKS. It's been a long month since we recorded, this time is different and we also bring you some upcoming news, future events, and the promise of recording more often!! The music that you listen to...
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Ricky Royal with Solo BG Podcast
Send us Fan Mail #111 an extraordinary episode! Richard Wilkins aka Ricky Royal comes to the show and talks about his gaming and design career, and current and upcoming projects. Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice tower network! check other amazing podcast at www.thedicetower.com Music from this...
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The Rocketmen Returns To The Dark Tower
Send us Fan Mail #110 In this episode, we bring you a few games to talk about and during the episode, Dereck and Jonathan tell you their impressions on RETURN TO DARK TOWER by restoration games. Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice tower network! check out other amazing podcasts at...
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Trains and Cocktails for a Wonderlands War
Send us Fan Mail #109 In this episode we take over 3 different games, Switch and Signal, On the Rocks, and the highly anticipated WONDERLANDS WARS!! We go over each game's production, contents, play modes, and impressions. We hope you enjoy this episode!!!! Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice…
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Battlepufs admiring the 7 Wonders in the reign of Hara.
Send us Fan Mail #108 In this episode we bring you a Kickstarter preview: BattlePufs, A fun, and unique family card game. The games that we review during this episode are: BattlePufs 7 Wonders Architects Champions of Hara Fate of Fantos Music from this episode:...
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A ghost in barnacle bay while a fight on the street
Send us Fan Mail #107 In this episode we review 3 games!! : Streetfighter the miniatures game, The cult of Barnacle Bay, and The Ghosts Betwixt!! We go back in time and we talked about the game from about 100 episodes ago. We also give you a little bit of a spoiler of an upcoming Kickstarter…
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Building Fantastic Factories with a Roll Player during an Uprising
Send us Fan Mail #106 With this episode we kick in on 2022!! And because of that, we bring you 3 unique games, 1 expansion, and a bonus!! Dereck shares his thoughts and reviews of Street Fighter the miniatures game, Fantastic Factories, Roll player with monsters and minions expansion, and lastly...
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Top 5 games of 2021
Send us Fan Mail #105 The most anticipated episode of the year!!! Our top 5 games of 2021, Enjoy!!! Support the show Remember to follow us on our social media @solobgpodcast Want to leave a comment? text us through Spotify or send us an email at [email protected]
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Too Many Bones in a Palm Island while an Equinox
Send us Fan Mail #104 In this episode we talk about Too many bones by chip theory games, Equinox by Plan B games, and Palm Island. We go back in time and we are with you what we talked about in episode 4 more than 2 years ago!!! Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice tower network! check other…
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Resident evil with Negan in the night cage and a cartographer!
Send us Fan Mail #103 In this episode we do something unusual, we bring you a Kickstarter campaign preview of Resident evil the board game, we also talk about Here's Negan the board game, The night cage and the famous flip and wright, Cartographers!! This episode is sponsored by...
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Gen Con 2021 and Atlantis Rising
Send us Fan Mail #102 In this episode we take you to Indianapolis, Indiana, and give you a tour into Gen Con 2021!! We also tell you everything about Atlantis Rising, one of the biggest surprises for Dereck during this convention. This episode is sponsored by www.kickstartedgames.com Obtain 15%…
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GEN CON 2021 preview and Relics of Rajivahara
Send us Fan Mail #101 In this episode we talked about the currently kickstarter Relics of Rajivahara designed by Joe Slack, we also bring memories about episode #1 of Solo BG Podcast (100 episodes ago). We also share Dereck's anticipated gen con 2021 gaming list! This episode is sponsored by...
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Episode100!! of Solo BG Podcast
Send us Fan Mail #100 Nothing else to say other than THANK YOU amazing listeners for these 100 episodes, I share this episode with Adam Smith from Rolling Solo and he tells us what are his top 5 favorite games ever!!!! Get yourself some cool games at www.kickstartedgames.com and obtain 15% off…
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Blame Martin G! at Solo BG Podcast
Send us Fan Mail #099 In this episode, Martin G talked to us about his most favorite print and play solo games, He also shares his passion with us and tells us about how he started in solo gaming and how he ended up hosting the fantastic Solosaurus podcast!! This episode is sponsored by...
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Announcement!! Destinies and My favorite game ever!
Send us Fan Mail #098 Simple as that! we give you some awesome News for the podcast!, We talked about Destinies from Lucky duck games and Dereck shares his favorite board game ever!!!! This episode is sponsored by www.kickstartedgames.com Obtain 15% off with code SOLOBG Support the show Remember…
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Caleb Wiles with Solo BG Podcast
Send us Fan Mail #097 A very special episode!! we take the Delorean and we travel back in time to where all began. With the friendship of Caleb and Dereck. We talked about how everything started with solo board gaming and also Magic, That's right! Caleb is a professional Magician and he tells us...
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David Turczi with Solo BG Podcast
Send us Fan Mail #096 In this episode we interviewed a very good friend of the show but also one of the most famous solo board games designers David Turczi, We go in deep on how David designs game and he share with us his top 5 most challenging designs so far. This episode is sponsored by...
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Solo, Cooperative, and Competitive Board Games Reviews, News, Gameplays, Rules, and Interviews.
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